Songs for You
by Tinashe
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Dec 4, 2019
    80
    Songs For You is triumphant; those unexpected pivots more often than not being pulled off with an addictive energy. For those that had given up hope, Songs For You is a sign that you should never count Tinashe out just yet. Now fully back in control, her only way is up.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Dec 4, 2019
    79
    On Songs for You, Tinashe shows off how adept she is at flitting between genres, hopping on moody, woozy R&B, sun-dappled G-funk, ’80s pop, acoustic devotionals, club-worthy drum ’n’ bass and skittering trap, sometimes in the span of a single song without so much as straining her airy, but substantial soprano. There are a few songs left over from a scrapped album with RCA, but here, they feel part and parcel of the vision Tinashe has for herself.
  3. Pitchfork
    Dec 4, 2019
    77
    It isn’t fair that it took years of label mishandling to get here, but Tinashe has finally found equilibrium.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jan 14, 2020
    70
    The risk-taking singer masterfully draws you into her romantic pleasures and anxieties. [Jan 2020, p.84]
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  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 4, 2019
    60
    Tinashe flips so aggressively between genres that the record becomes unfocused and sporadic. Of course there’s nothing wrong with Tinashe showing emotional duality, but in transitioning so sharply from R&B to rap to stadium pop to EDM, ‘Songs For You’ makes you feel a little dizzy.

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 123
  3. Negative: 7 out of 123
  1. Zandhr
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    After all she went through with prior record label RCA, it’s such a breath of fresh air for her to go independent and have no rules to followAfter all she went through with prior record label RCA, it’s such a breath of fresh air for her to go independent and have no rules to follow and we see her true self. This album is so beautiful from start to finish. I’m so proud of her and how she endured the things she went through.… Full Review »
  2. LimesForDimes
    Jan 24, 2020
    7
    As someone who rooted for her but never loved her previous works, this album was very solid. I had some hype after hearing her No GuidanceAs someone who rooted for her but never loved her previous works, this album was very solid. I had some hype after hearing her No Guidance remix and Die a Little Bit and the album did not disappoint Some of the "Nashe" inspired songs don't really do much for me, but the others are either good enough or great songs on the album and makes this a good album.… Full Review »
  3. Dsros96
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Her most cohesive project. One of the best albums of the year. Being an independent artist has really pushed Tinashe to her best.
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